About me

Welcome! My name is Brenda Wise and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I also have my CAADC, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have over 26 years of experience working in various counseling settings to include: substance abuse counseling for a drug and alcohol out-patient treatment facility, faith-based counseling within a church setting, and working with clients struggling with grief, marriage problems, anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns. I have worked for many years with adolescents, most recently for the past 7 years counseling teenagers struggling with addictions.
In order to determine which treatment approach will best help my clients, I evaluate each client’s individual situation then utilize whichever therapeutic technique will be most successful in helping them overcome the obstacles they face. I integrate treatment theories to meet the needs of my clients. My primary focus is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) where I help the client challenge their negative thoughts that will often times lead to negative behaviors. I will also incorporate Psychoeducation as needed to help my client understand possible coping and problem-solving skills.
I would describe my style of counseling as supportive and encouraging. My counseling sessions are centered around the client learning to recognize how to overcome the obstacles in their life and/or relationships. Often times this will include improving communication skills and learning to rebuild trust with self and others. I encourage self-care and discuss the importance of boundaries of self and others. I believe setting goals is imperative for both the individual and the overall treatment process; I believe we all need to establish short-term and long-term goals for ourselves, our relationships, and our careers.

Specialties
Stress, Anxiety, Depression
Isolation, low self-esteem
Family relationships, Marriage concerns
Coping with life changes; grief
Substance abuse/addictions

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • Relationships
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 29

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

PA LPC PC007958

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Brenda Wise. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Very helpful

Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Brenda for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Pays attention and knows when to joke or be compassionate.

Written on May 05, 2020 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Brenda is always quick to respond and has listened to my concerns. She is helping our family to close the miscommunication gap. I'm really glad we signed on!

Work with me!